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Honda CR-V is better than Camry.

I use a element 04 which is same as CRV and I use sienna 2000 which shares part with the Camry V6.

I don't want to talk too much but the Honda parts are way stronger than toyota. Interms of price, they are identical but the Honda parts rarely break but Toyota parts are cheap sha even brand new

Camry because most parts for that particular accord are mostly scrape now. You will get parts easily and still in good condition for the Camry but remember the Camry can be stolen whole because of lack of Factory fitted security

Buy but if you live in flooded area avoid the hybrid version.

4cylinder for fuel economy

The 06 V6 should be 3.3L V6 very good

delightchamp:
Thanks a lot sir. I will appreciate if you can give me few reasons even if it is two lines.

Kia and Hyundai have cornered the brand-new car market in Nigeria, they are also reliable and affordable to own and available on our streets.

Nissan is only common in the compact sedan class as brand-new mostly by companies looking to cut cost.

The Benz is okay though but don't know what year you looking at but a brand-new vehicle would work flawlessly for atleast 2 years before it would require a mechanic visit.

delightchamp:
Good morning. Please a friend is considering options between buying a brand new Hyundai Tucson Evolutiom and a Tokunbo Benz ML350 which has hit 70000km. He also said brand new Nissan Pathfinder is an option. Kindly help choose. In my opinion, I think a brand new car is always a better option leaving us with the Tucson vs Pathfinder but your comments will be well appreciated. Thank you.

Pick the brand-new Tucson

Stanleyallen17:
Is 2005 Mazda 3 Nigerian used a good buy.
For a friend who is a novice.

Mazda parts are a bit scarce especially recent models not used for public transport.

Been a while.i saw the sweet looking Mazda 3

Observer007:
Does using cruise control have any effect on battery charging? I mean while using CC would a car's alternator still deliver the appropriate voltage for the battery to attain optimal charging? If yes, how are autos programmed to make this happen?

Normally, when I accelerate I always feel the power exerted from my foot to the pedal and confirmed by the sound [roar] of the engine. But with CC none of that.

What's your take on this?, other auto enthusiasts.

CC is electronic control of the vehicle speed by the ECU your battery won't be affected. You will feel inertia of CC if you transverse a uphill and downhill section of an highway.

https://www.nairaland.com/2098390/btw-highlander-rav4

https://www.nairaland.com/2115285/04-highlander-vs-06-rav4

Read through no need to duplicate thread

barnabas6:
May God bless all the car gurus who has dedicated their time to share one or more knowledge here. pls i need comparison between volvo s80 2.5 T 2005 and accord 2007. thanks

The 4cylinder accord has a better fuel economy than the 2.5T S80.

Safety wise Volvo Trump's all but the S80 is fitted with a multiplex can bus means no fiddling with the electronic.

Luxury wise S80 higher till the Accord trim EX-L becomes par with S80.

Play safe Accord wanna go all the way Volvo should be your choice

DATHINKER:
Good day house, please can some plz help me out, have been in dis problem for about 8 month now,,,am driving a 2005/2006 camry,,my car rpm is always on 1800 rpm,,,d idle is always high,,,when ever i start early in d morning d car will rise straight up and idle at 1800 rpm it can stay like dat for d whole day,,,,,,,but if i turn on d ac d idle wll come down to 1000rpm,,,,,,but when ever i remove d battery d car will idle normal and car will work fine,,,,then after driving d car to some particular mile d car idle will rise again to 1800 rpm,,,,,,,i have change my actuator up to three times,,and my airflow meter have been change too,,,,,plz help me oooo,,,,my pocket don dey hear am.....most ppl said i need a good rewire i dont knw wc rewire to call again ....have change two brain box,

Try and scan the vehicle, all those Bluetooth scanner are around 5k, they are useful to help pinpoint the issue

AgentGoat:
What's the sign of this sensor's failure?

Engine crank but no start

Engine pulsing during acceleration.

Most mechanic would believe it is fuel pump or plugs but a scan would point you in the right direction but kazeem rarely starts with that

OfficialDJ:
your 1996 Nissan Maxima or which one

Well a 96 maxima will never somersault because it entered pothole, yes rims may bend, suspension may giveway, struts may deform but it would never somersault.

My advice is not to see Benz as a car made by gods if you attempt to tempt fate, you and your Benz would end up in ... After all the law of physics says what goes up must surely come down. ciao

OfficialDJ:
shhhhh.
There are some Nissan cars that’ll summersault if they entered those potholes
If it ain’t a GTR, then Nissan is a .......
But the Mercedes stood its ground, and that’s what makes it a BENZ

Really, I didn't notice that do tell me such Nissan cause I have several Nissan brands in my fleet

Fooolishbuharri:
Lol baba Benz no be Nissan oh. Those cars are solid. I advise you use one before you bad mouth it and don't base your knowledge on some kazeem's verdict.

Buy a car with good history, change oil as at when due, give it what it requires and it WILL even outlast your Toyota clitoris which it most likely out performs too.

Yes Benz no be Nissan truly, Benz enter pothole you sleep for half star fueling station , Nissan enters pothole, shakes it off and you reach your destination

surrogatesng:
I came across this car for sale.It is a nissan pulsar but i am unable to find much information about it online.Does it share engine with other models?.What is the engine configuration and fuel economy like?

Nissan pulsar/Almera/Sunny/bluebird name depends on region it came from.

1.5 to 1.8L 4 cylinder highly fuel efficient

It's a reliable vehicle, good and parts available as long as you are using in SW, Nissan parts are expensive in North.

I used the car b4, Almera from Belgium RHD converted and worked well without issues.

Major problems
1. NATS if available can misbehave and cause issues

2. Camshaft and cranshatf sensor can fail at ungodly hours solution is to have extra of the 2 available and a corresponding spanner to loosen it also knowledge of where it is in the engine else you will be stranded or fleeced by mechanic for something you can easily do on your own.

I believe that's an axle fluid. What vehicle and model year are you using?

Cc radautoworks

Broken bottle fragments didn't work saw rat in the same area yesterday jollying and full of spirit though lizard taken to correction.

Next is to use sniper and rodenticide as a deterrent and see whether it would work

omodollarpor:
Good Morning. I get a very low MPG on my 2008 avalon in the city. I get between 8-10 mpg. I have seen a lot of people saying they get up to 18mpg in the city. Is there anything I need to do better?

Scan the vehicle and fix codes related to emission

Any other rat solution would be appreciated

So I decided to wash my abandoned car today and offcourse check the fluid conditions, lo and behold, rats have made a 2 bedroom flat ensuite in the engine bay.

Agama Lizard too curled up in one corner. okay I checked everywhere and saw that no wire had been tampered with, to forestall electrical issues in future, I decided to use the old folktale of rats afraid of where granules of bottles are placed.

I took a drug bottle and hammered it to pieces and sprinkled it in engine bay where the rat had made it's mark. For the lizard a good smashing of broom in the evening on its head when i come calling would reset his brain from using my car for his personal abode if he survives the carnage.

Kokomo:
Hi boss Nurey and Heavenlybang, please between Hyundai Tucson 2007-2009 and Toyota Rav 4 2007-2010, which is more reliable and easy to own. Thanks boss

Rav4 as Toyota is high on the reliability list than any other maker if finance is not an issue

Kokomo:
Hi boss Nurey and Heavenlybang, please between Hyundai Tucson 2007-2009 and Toyota Rav 4 2007-2010, which is more reliable and easy to own. Thanks boss

Rav4 as Toyota is high on the reliability list than any other maker if finance is not an issur

Kokomo:
People say the 4 speed gear are less expensive to replace and less prone to damage than the 5 speed 13pin gear, how through. Planning to get a 5 speed i4 2005 version. someone said I should go for the 2004 that it is 4 speed and cheaper

4speed is old tech, it would be cheaper than 5 speed doesn't mean it's better than 5speed, buy any of the two, they would serve well when maintained

Kokomo:
I heard the gear of one is sensitive and more expensive

Maybe the 3.3L V6 fitted ones, but those vehicle are good as long as it's well maintained

snipesdam:
At least acknowledge progress. I've seen the tree grow in real tropical climates not the kind in jos. Meanwhile you don't know my geo location.

Yes you have achieved a feat seed germination against all odds and I commend you for that.

The fruiting on the field is the real icing on the cake.

Same thing I want to say, how would it fruit without the required weather conditions.

Apple can grow in JOS and some parts of Ogunstate due to the terrains ability to simulate winter weather.

Don't count your chickens yet sha until tree fruits

adeememman:
Hello Sir.
Which durable cuv/SUV will great fuel economy will you recommend in the price range 2.5 million which is 08 and above.( not necessarily Toyota)
Secondly, what is your opinion on the 09/10 Toyota matrix.

CUV and SUV aren't known much for great fuel economy compared to sedans. They are useful for ground clearance to wade through pool of water and bad roads and offcourse cargo and interior space. The price point and year don't match, as your budget is too low for something regular. But look at my list and then head to jiji and see what year your money can afford
Honda Element/CRV/HRV
Hyundai Tucson
Nissan Xtrail
Kia sportage

The matrix is okay as it shares parts with Corolla but body parts of matrix is expensive, I love the design and the cargo ability but be weary of 4wd variant especially those from Canada as the rear axle may come with rust which is an expensive replacement

olumzzz:
Why didn't you add Toyota rav4 to the mix?

Toyota products are expensive, his budget may not buy pass 2005 rav4

graysight:
Please help

if I had 3.5m, I would be looking at CUVs
07 upwards
Honda Element
Honda CRV
Nissan Qashqi or Qashqi II
mitsubishi ASX
kia sportage
hyundai Tucson

because of bad roads and offcourse CUV can get loaded without reduction much in ground clearance

but If nah sedan

Honda civic/Acura CSX 06 upwards
kia Soul
Acura TSX
Nissan Sentra 2010 upwards

olumzzz:
Good day guys, Pls Lexus 2003 ES300 vs Lexus 2004 ES330. Which would you recommend? What are the pros and cons of each? Thanks

ES300-1mz vs ES330-3mz
300 cheaper parts than 330.
3mz better in fuel consumption than 1mZ
3mz better response than 1mz
330 majorly has a nav screen 300 is rather rare.
shape of both are same.
I would pick a 330 in good condition.

olumzzz:
Good day guys, Pls Lexus 2003 ES300 vs Lexus 2004 ES330. Which would you recommend? What are the pros and cons of each? Thanks

ES300-1mz vs ES330-3mz
300 cheaper parts than 330.
3mz better in fuel consumption than 1mZ
3mz better response than 1mz
330 majorly has a nav screen 300 is rather rare.
shape of both are same.
I would pick a 330 in good condition.

I studied agriculture but I have 10years experience in the position, started off as a clerk in computer engineering company, promoted to a system engineer and worked my way as a system administrator before I ended up as a partner

Had a promising and fun filled days in the job until I left that line though.

computer science graduates most times don't know jackshit about computer repairs.

would have loved to apply if I knew how much the job would pay

goodluck